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YJ12 OXL

2012 Proton GEN-2

Silver Lpg 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,166 mi
Last recorded81,166 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Proton GEN-251,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 OXL
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 81,166 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs are corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 65,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 65,503 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 64,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 64,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 62,870 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,841 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 49,090 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,728 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 32,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

tyres 195/55/15 85v goodyear eagle NCT5

Fail 21 Apr 2015 24,137 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

tyres 195/55/15 85v goodyear eagle NCT5

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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YJ12 OXL is a 2012 Proton GEN-2 in Silver with a 1,597cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 51,137 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ12 OXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ12 OXL registered?

YJ12 OXL is a 2012 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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